Westchester County has been named the #1 Digital County in the United States in the 500,000 – 999,999 population category of the prestigious 2025 Digital Counties Survey Awards. This national recognition from the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NaCo) honors counties that lead the way in using technology to improve services, strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency and deliver innovative solutions for residents and government operations.
Westchester County stands among a distinguished group of top-ranking counties nationwide, celebrated for its commitment to modern, citizen-centered government. The award reflects the vision and collaboration of County leadership and the County’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) team.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “This recognition is a proud moment for Westchester County. It reflects our dedication to digital innovation and to making government more accessible, efficient and responsive for everyone we serve. We will continue to strive for collaboration and implementing best practices while championing new technologies and approaches that will help Westchester remain competitive and prepared well into the future.”
DoIT Chief Information Officer Marguerite Beirne said: “This honor reflects the incredible teamwork and forward-thinking approach of our entire IT department. I want to especially thank the County Executive’s Office, the Board of Legislators and all the County departments we partner with to deliver meaningful results to our constituencies. Together, we are committed to using technology to create a more connected, secure and efficient government for everyone in our community.”
Westchester County topped a competitive list that includes:
- Westchester County, N.Y.
- Snohomish County, Wash.
- Washoe County, Nev.
- Polk County, Fla.
- New Castle County, Del.
- County of Ventura, Calif.
- DeKalb County, Ga.
- Macomb County, Mich.
- County of DuPage, Mich.
- City of Indianapolis-Marion County, Ind.